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Candida Höfer — Kaiserliches Hofmobiliendepot Wien II
Candida Höfer

Kaiserliches Hofmobiliendepot Wien II

A meticulously composed photograph capturing the grandeur of the Imperial Furniture Collection in Vienna, revealing vast storage halls filled with ornate historical furnishings arranged in precise, rhythmic order. Höfer's characteristic large-format approach emphasizes the architectural geometry of the space while documenting the quiet, unpeopled interior with clinical clarity and rich color depth. The chromogenic print, housed in the artist's own wooden frame, underscores Höfer's commitment to the relationship between the image and its physical presentation.

Medium
chromogenic print in artist’s wooden frame

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 17, 2013

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Candida Höfer, Kaiserliches Hofmobiliendepot Wien II

A meticulously composed photograph capturing the grandeur of the Imperial Furniture Collection in Vienna, revealing vast storage halls filled with ornate historical furnishings arranged in precise, rhythmic order. Höfer's characteristic large-format approach emphasizes the architectural geometry of the space while documenting the quiet, unpeopled interior with clinical clarity and rich color depth. The chromogenic print, housed in the artist's own wooden frame, underscores Höfer's commitment to the relationship between the image and its physical presentation.

Medium
chromogenic print in artist’s wooden frame
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, German Artist, Contemporary Photographer, Contemplative Mood, Museum, Serene, Large Format Photography, Color Photography, German Photographer, Documentary, Interior Design, Typological Series, Photograph, Cool Tones, Düsseldorf School, Muted Tones, Contemporary Photography, Institutional Interior, Architectural Photography, Chromogenic Print, Large Format, Late 20th Century, Architectural Interior, German, Established Artist, Neutral Tones, Institutional Interiors, Typological Photography, Female Artist, Formal Composition, Architecture, Architectural Documentation, Institutional Spaces, Subdued Mood, Contemporary

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